Latest expert articles – Page 9
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Hot topicPlasma protein tests: how to interpret abnormal results
Dr Jez Thompson describes the range of plasma protein tests available in primary care and explains what abnormal results might indicate
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Key learning points
Key learning points: GP revalidation guidance
Dr Honor Merriman highlights five things GPs need to know about the updated requirements for supporting information for appraisal and revalidation
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Top tips
Top tips: anaemia in adults
Dr Toni Hazell offers 10 practical tips exploring the best ways to investigate and manage anaemia in adults, and how to address patient concerns
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Test and reflect
BSSM guideline on erectile dysfunction
This CPD activity consists of 5 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to test your knowledge on the British Society for Sexual Medicine’s (BSSM) updated guideline on the management of erectile dysfunction.
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Implementing guidelines
Erectile dysfunction is an important marker for cardiovascular disease
Professor Geoff Hackett and Professor Mike Kirby summarise updated guidance on diagnosing and treating erectile dysfunction in primary care and the importance of investigating for cardiovascular risk factors
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Implementing guidelines
Lyme disease: when to suspect and how to manage
Dr Caroline Rayment discusses how the new NICE guideline will help practitioners provide early and consistent treatment to patients with suspected Lyme disease
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Implementing guidelines
Updated guideline on ADHD defines the role of primary care
Dr Natasha Halliwell examines the latest recommendations from NICE on recognising, treating, and managing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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Top tips
Top tips: cardiotoxicity and cancer
Dr Sinead Clarke and Dr Nicola Harker provide top tips on mitigating the impact of cancer treatment on cardiovascular health
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Test and reflect
Best practice in managing co-morbidities in type 2 diabetes
This CPD activity consists of 5 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to test your knowledge on managing the co-morbidities of type 2 diabetes—you will then be prompted to reflect on your learning.
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Hot topic
Comorbidities in type 2 diabetes
Dr Kevin Fernando describes eight common comorbidities in patients with type 2 diabetes and how the co-existing conditions should be managed
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GP appraisal
Learning from a complaint: advice for individuals and organisations
Dr Honor Merriman outlines procedures and approaches for responses to patient complaints and recent guidance on recording notes about complaints for appraisal portfolios
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Hot topic
Polycystic ovary syndrome requires long-term holistic care
Dr Anne Connolly explores the risk factors, diagnosis, complexities, and comprehensive management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in primary care
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Top tips
Top tips: stroke prevention
Professor Jonathan Mant summarises top tips for patients and practitioners on stroke risk assessment and reduction
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Implementing guidelines
Accurate diagnosis of migraine is crucial to successful treatment
Dr David Watson and Dr Sandeep Sharma provide an overview of the recommendations from the latest SIGN guidance on managing migraine
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Implementing guidelines
Access to imaging is a barrier to early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer
Ali Stunt and Dr Ellie Cannon discuss the current state of care for people with pancreatic cancer and the expected impact of new recommendations from NICE
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Test and reflect
SIGN 155 guideline on the pharmacological management of migraine
This Guidelines in Practice CPD activity consists of 5 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to test your knowledge on managing migraine in primary care—you will then be prompted to reflect on your learning.
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Implementing guidelines
E-cigarettes can be a useful tool for helping smokers to quit
Louise Ross summarises the latest recommendations from NICE on stop smoking interventions and services and highlights the relevant points for primary care
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Test and reflect
NICE guideline on stop smoking services and interventions
This Guidelines in Practice CPD activity consists of 5 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to test your knowledge on stop smoking interventions and services—you will then be prompted to reflect on your learning.
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Good practice initiative
Supporting patients with using eye drops
Sarah Thomas , Fiona Chiu , and Cathy Kitney explain how a campaign was launched at Moorfields for good eye-drop technique and compliance, and why it has been successful
